Using The Camera - Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 15 User Manual

• Recording and playback of pulse-code modulation (PCM) and Waveform Audio File Format (WAV) files
• Recording from various sound sources, such as a headset attached
Note: The combo audio connector does not support a conventional microphone.
The following table shows which functions of the audio devices attached to the connectors on your computer
or the supported ThinkPad OneLink Dock are supported.
Table 2. Audio feature list
Connector
Combo audio connector
Configuring for sound recording
To configure the microphone for optimal sound recording, use the Conexant HD Audio Manager program. To
start the program, go to Control Panel and click Hardware and Sound ➙ Conexant HD Audio Manager.

Using the camera

Depending on the model, your computer comes with a 2D camera or a 3D camera. The 3D camera works
with certain third-party apps, such as apps provided by Intel. The performance parameters of the 3D camera
vary depending on the app you use. To learn how to use the 3D camera with a specific app and to view the
performance parameters, search for the related information from the Intel Web site.
To start the camera, do the following:
• For Windows 8.1: Click Camera from the Start screen.
• For Windows 7: Open the Communications Utility program.
When the camera starts, the green camera-in-use indicator turns on.
You also can use the integrated camera with other programs that provide features such as photographing,
video capturing, and video conferencing. To use the camera with other programs, open one of the programs
and start the photographing, video capturing, or video conferencing function. Then, the camera starts
automatically and the green camera-in-use indicator turns on. For more information about using the camera
with a program, refer to the help information system of the program.
Configuring camera settings
You can configure the camera settings to meet your needs, such as adjusting the quality of the video output.
To configure the camera settings, do the following:
• For Windows 8.1, do one of the following:
– Configure the camera settings directly from the program that is using the camera. For details, see the
help information system of the program.
– Click Lenovo Settings from the Start screen. Then click Camera. Follow the instructions on the
screen to configure the camera settings.
• For Windows 7: Start the Communications Utility program and configure the camera settings.
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Headset with a 3.5 mm
(0.14–inch), 4-pole plug
Headphone and
microphone functions
supported
Conventional
headphone
Headphone function
supported
Conventional
microphone
Not supported